Dear visitor, welcome to WesWorld.
If this is your first visit here, please read the Help. It explains in detail how this page works.
To use all features of this page, you should consider registering.
Please use the registration form, to register here or read more information about the registration process.
If you are already registered, please login here.

leichte geländegängige Einheits-Personenkraftwagen

(Light Cross-Country Uniform Personnel Car)

The Light Cross-Country Uniform Personnel Car (le.g.E-Pkw) was designed in 1936 to Heer specifications as a replacement for the many models of civilian-type automobiles then in military service. Standardisation of components and automotive equipment was carried out to the maximum extent considered practical. The design parameters were decided upon early in 1937 with three manufacturers selected to undertake production:

mittlere geländegängige Einheits-Personenkraftwagen

(Medium Cross-Country Uniform Personnel Car)

The Medium Cross-Country Uniform Personnel Car (m.g.E-Pkw) was designed in 1936 to Heer specifications as a replacement for the many models of civilian-type automobiles then in military service. Standardisation of components and automotive equipment was carried out to the maximum extent considered practical. The design parameters were decided upon early in 1937 with three manufacturers selected to undertake production:

leichte geländegängige Einheits-Lastkraftwagen

(Light Cross-Country Uniform Cargo Truck)

The Light Cross-Country Uniform Cargo Truck (le.g.E-Lkw) was designed in 1936 to Heer specifications as a replacement for the many models of civilian-type motor trucks then in military service. Standardisation of components and automotive equipment was carried out to the maximum extent considered practical. The design parameters were decided upon early in 1937 with six manufacturers selected to undertake production:

leichte geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Krupp L2H143

(Krupp L2H143 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Krupp L2H143 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck (le.g.Lkw) was adopted by the Heer in 1935 to fulfill the needs of motorized formations for a reliable cross-country cargo and personnel carrier. The first vehicles were delivered to the troops in early in 1936 and were immediately issued to the rifle troops of the Panzer divisions. The type has also been exported to friendly nations. Manufacture is undertaken by Friedrich Krupp AG, Abteilung Kraftwagenwerke, Essen.

The Krupp L2H143 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck is used by the Heer in four basic configurations:

leichte geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Steyr 640

(Steyr 640 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Steyr 640 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck (le.g.Lkw) was adopted by the Heer in 1935 to fulfill the needs of infantry formations for a reliable cross-country cargo and personnel carrier. The first vehicles were delivered to the troops in early in 1936 and were issued primarily to the supply and transport units of infantry divisions. The type has also been exported to friendly nations. Manufacture is undertaken by Steyr-Daimler-Puch AG, Steyr.

The Steyr 640 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck is used by the Heer in three basic configurations:

mittlere geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Mercedes-Benz LG63

(Mercedes-Benz LG63 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Mercedes-Benz LG63 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck (m.g.Lkw) was adopted by the Heer in 1935 to fulfill its need for a cross-country cargo carrier. The first vehicles were delivered that year and production continued through 1938, with the Daimler Benz AG Berlin-Marienfelde and Gaggenau factories delivering a total of 7,434 examples to the Heer, in addition to exports to friendly countries.

The Mercedes-Benz LG63 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck continues to be used by the Heer in many configurations, primarily as a chassis for specialist vehicles. These include:

mittlere geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Krupp L3H163

(Krupp L3H163 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Krupp L3H163 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck (m.g.Lkw) was adopted by the Luftwaffe in 1936 to fulfill its need for a specialist towing vehicle for anti-aircraft guns and other specialist air defence equipment. The first vehicles were delivered that year and the Krupp Abteilung Kraftwagen plant in Essen delivered a total of 2,175 examples to the Heer. Similar vehicles were also sold on the civilian market, and others were sold abroad for both civil and military use.

The Krupp L3H163 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck continues to be used by the Luftwaffe in a number of roles, under the following designations:

mittlere geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Henschel 33

(Henschel 33 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Henschel 33 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck (m.g.Lkw) entered service with the Heer in 1933 to fulfill its need for a cross-country cargo carrier. The first vehicles were delivered that year to the motor transport battalions of the newly-formed Panzer divisions; subsequently it has been issued to formations and specialist units throughout the Heer and the Luftwaffe. Production continues at the Henschel und Sohn motor vehicle works in Kassel, and in 1938 the type was also put into production at the works of Klockner-Humboldt-Deutz AG, Abteiling Magirus, Ulm.

The Henschel 33 Medium Cross-Country Cargo Truck continues to be used by the Heer in many configurations, primarily as a chassis for specialist vehicles. These include:

leichte geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Mercedes Benz G3a

(Mercedes Benz G3a Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Mercedes Benz G3a was taken into service with the Heer in 1929, following trials for light cross-country vehicles conducted in 1928. It entered production in 1929, and 2,100 vehicles of this type were procured by the Heer between 1929 and 1935, when production ceased. It fulfilled a wide variety of roles and since being displaced from first-line service with the Heer the survivors continue to soldier on with reserve and training formations as troop and cargo carriers or as ambulances.

This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "BruceDuncan" (Oct 16th 2010, 3:53pm)

leichte geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Büssing-NAG G31

(Büssing-NAG G31 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Büssing-NAG G31 was taken into service with the Heer as one of its first generation cross-country vehicles. It entered production in 1929, and 2,400 vehicles of this type were procured by the Heer between 1929 and 1935, when production ceased. It fulfilled a wide variety of roles and since being displaced from first-line service with the Heer the survivors continue to soldier on with reserve units as pioneer equipment carriers or as specialist vehicles such as telephone exchanges.

leichte geländegängige Lastkraftwagen Typ Magirus M206

(Magirus M206 Light Cross-Country Cargo Truck)

The Magirus M206 Light Cross Country Truck entered service with the Heer and with the Luftwaffe in 1933, serving as a troop and equipment carrier with the former and with the latter as the chassis for a large number of specialist vehicles required by that service. Among the vehicle configurations in service with the Heer are:

By the close of December 1939 more than 5,000 vehicles of this type had been delivered to the Heer and to the Luftwaffe and chassis manufacture was continuing for the production of specialist vehicles.

mittlere Lastkraftwagen (handelsublich) Typ Hansa-Lloyd Merkur

(Hansa-Lloyd Merkur Medium Cargo Truck)

The Hansa-Lloyd Merkur Medium Cargo Truck was a standard commercial vehicle adopted by the Luftwaffe and the Heer for employment in second-line roles where cross-country mobility was not a prime requirement. With the Luftwaffe its service includes such configurations as:

leichte Versorgnungs-Lastkraftwagen (handelsublich) Typ Ford V2000

(Ford V2000 Light Supply Truck)

The Ford V2000 Light Supply Truck was a militarised variant of the standard Ford Model BB V8-51 commercial cargo truck adopted by the Heer for second- and third-echelon supply tasks where cross-country operating ability was not required. Some 2,750 vehicles of this type were procured from Ford Werke AG of Köln-Niehl between 1936 and 1938, when the type went out of production.

The principal configuration of the V2000 was Motor Vehicle (Kraftfahrzeug) 85: Supply Truck

mittlere Versorgnungs-Lastkraftwagen (handelsublich) Typ Ford V3000

(Ford V3000 Medium Supply Truck)

The Ford V3000 Medium Supply Truck is a militarised variant of the standard Ford Model G917 commercial cargo truck adopted by the Heer for second- and third-echelon supply tasks where cross-country operating ability is not required. Procurement of this vehicle began in 1939 with the Ford Werke AG of Köln-Niehl delivering vehicles at the rate of 100 units per month to meet Heer requirements.

By the close of December 1939 more than 1,200 vehicles of this type had been delivered to the Heer and production was continuing.

The principal configuration of the V3000 is Motor Vehicle (Kraftfahrzeug) 85: Supply Truck

The Opel 6700 Medium All-Wheel-Drive Truck was developed by Adam Opel AG to meet Heer requirements for an all-wheel drive cargo truck sharing chassis commonality with ordinary commercial cargo vehicles to avoid over specialisation. It is the first of the L3000 class vehicles to enter service with the Heer, and is also provided to the Luftwaffe and to the Kriegsmarine to meet their requirements. Production is undertaken at a new factory built by Opel at Brandenburg-Havel with Government assistance, which is capable of producing up to seventy-five vehicles per day.

The Opel 6700 Medium All-Wheel-Drive Truck is used by the Heer in many configurations, including:

leichte Lastkraftwagen (handelsublich) Typ Opel 3200

(Opel 3200 Light Cargo Truck)

The Opel 3200 Light Cargo Truck was a standard commercial vehicle adopted by the Heer for employment in second-line roles where cross-country mobility was not a prime requirement. With the Heer its service includes such configurations as:

Approximately 4,000 examples of the Opel 3200 Light Cargo Truck were acquired by the Heer between 1935 and 1938, when the type went out of production. Far larger quantities were sold to the private sector or exported abroad.

leichte geländegängige Lastkraftwagen (Allradgetrieben) Typ Steyr 270

(Steyr 270 Light All-Wheel-Drive Truck)

The Steyr 270 Light All-Wheel-Drive Truck was developed to meet Heer requirements for an all-wheel drive cargo truck sharing chassis commonality with ordinary commercial cargo vehicles to avoid over specialisation. It was the first of the L1500 class vehicles to enter service with the Heer, and was also provided to the Luftwaffe and to the Kriegsmarine to meet their requirements.

The Steyr 270 Light All-Wheel-Drive Truck is used by the Heer in many configurations, including: